Old Mutual is looking for unemployed candidates to apply for their Underwriter Trainee Programme, for the year 2026.
- Location: Cape Town, South Africa
- Closing Date: 15 July 2026
Old Mutual Underwriter Trainee Programme 2026
Role Requirements
- Matric with either Biology/Life Sciences and Mathematics or Biology/Life Sciences and Accounting essential (please include matric subjects on CV)
- Tertiary degree or diploma (minimum NQF7) essential. A medically aligned degree, BSc or BCom would be advantageous.
- Strong telephony skills experience would be advantageous
- Old Mutual product knowledge and system experience would be advantageous
- Well-developed English written and verbal communication skills (bilingual, English and one other official language)
- Life insurance product and process knowledge beneficial
- Proficient in MS Office suites i.e. Word, Excel, Powerpoint
- Self-managed and strong team player
- Good interpersonal skills
- Excellent work ethic with a high degree of accuracy
- Deadline and Target driven
- Ability to work under pressure
- High sense of customer care
- Deal with a variety of customers telephonically, assisting them in resolving queries and providing accurate information
- Keep abreast of all product, process and system changes and developments
- Must be able to work at flexible times (flexible start times from 08h00 to 8h30) & end the day at flexible times (flexible end times from 16h30 to 19h00 accordingly). These hours may be adjusted in order to meet business needs.
- Must be willing to work overtime where necessary
Competencies:
- Gaining Commitment
- Ownership
- Planning & Organising own work
- Thinking Skills
- Continuous Renewal
- Tenacity
Application
Application can only be done online, Click here to submit your application
